Safety Chain vs non Safety

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I've got a MS250 and the next chain I bought was non-safety. It definately improved cutting performance to the point I was much happier with the saw. The first two cords I cut had me thinking I should have bought a a bigger saw. Once I switched to the non-safety chain it turned out to be just perfect. Not a 10hr/day moneymaker, but for a homeowner burning 2-3 cords a year I'm very satisfied with what it can do. A lighter, faster saw is definately nice.

I am however shocked at what my local Stihl dealer charged me to sharpen the chains. $14/chain is too much. At this rate I may as well buy new chains.
 
btuser said:
I've got a MS250 and the next chain I bought was non-safety. It definately improved cutting performance to the point I was much happier with the saw. The first two cords I cut had me thinking I should have bought a a bigger saw. Once I switched to the non-safety chain it turned out to be just perfect. Not a 10hr/day moneymaker, but for a homeowner burning 2-3 cords a year I'm very satisfied with what it can do. A lighter, faster saw is definately nice.

I am however shocked at what my local Stihl dealer charged me to sharpen the chains. $14/chain is too much. At this rate I may as well buy new chains.

Wow that is steep the Stihl guy I use charges 6.00 and the dolmar guy charges 6.80 , heck I think a new chain is about 22.00
 
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